The Sickly Villain Only Wants to Survive

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Initially, when Zhu Tong proposed transferring schools and moving out, Cheng Qingsong strongly disagreed.

Gongshui County is remote, and the school facilities are poor. Zhu Tong had been overly sheltered since childhood, needing to avoid wind and rain, and be cautious about everything. How could he endure studying in such an environment?

At the time, Zhu Tong had just emerged from the ICU.

But the doctor's diagnosis forced him to relent. The doctor said it was a miracle Zhu Tong had come out of the ICU that day, and even if he survived that ordeal, his health couldn't hold out much longer. The doctor advised him to do his best to fulfill Zhu Tong's wishes, as a happy patient might manage to last a little longer.

So he nodded, though he hadn't expected it to have any real effect.

Zhu Tong's frail constitution was inherited from his mother, and it was even more severe than hers.

His mother, Cheng Lan, had also suffered from health issues since childhood. When she learned that her time was short, she feared that her father would be heartbroken and lonely. Despite not truly loving Zhu Shoushan, she submitted to her fate and gave birth to Zhu Tong and his sibling, only to pass away a few years later.

Cheng Qingsong was strongly against Cheng Lan's decision. No father would willingly let his daughter marry so casually over something like this.

However, Cheng Qingsong's daughter, Cheng Lan, was quite stubborn, leading to some disagreements between them.

He deeply regretted being angry with her over her marriage and neglecting both his granddaughter and grandson.

Thus, after Cheng Lan's passing, when he inquired about with whom Zhu Tong and his sister wanted to live, they unhesitatingly chose their father, who was closer to them at that time.

Years passed.

In those years, Cheng Qingsong was extremely busy. Although he cared about Zhu Tong and his sister, the three of them rarely met.

So, when Zhu Tong suddenly called to say he wanted to send Zhu Xin to him for care, Cheng Qingsong was a bit taken aback.

After the surprise came anger.

Why would Zhu Tong send his sister to him for no reason?

Was that useless Zhu Shoushan treating them poorly? The answer he received was simply that Zhu Tong wanted to honor his mother.

Cheng Qingsong: ...

He truly was his mother's son, thinking just like her.

He initially believed that even if Zhu Tong wanted to see the outside world before passing, he wouldn't last long at such a place as Gongshui No. 1 High School. To his surprise, a month had passed, and he showed no signs of "giving up." In fact, he seemed a bit... attached?

The family doctor remarked, "From Young Master Tong's attitude toward that child, it seems they share a significant bond. Before he was discharged, he experienced a heart stop while in the ICU. His condition was precarious, and for him to be thriving now is nothing short of a miracle. I believe his mindset plays a major role in this. I've compiled some information about the events that transpired after his transfer and his time spent with that child. Please take a look."

The doctor handed him a file.

Cheng Qingsong received it, his feelings complex.

"From what I gather, after transferring, Young Master Tong specifically requested to be seated next to Shao Ming, then later moved into a guesthouse. However, for unknown reasons, he moved out again."